Russell Hobbs Microwave Oven RHM2030 User Guide

20 Litre Digital Microwave with Grill  
Instruction Manual  
Model Number: RHM2030  
Please read these instructions  
carefully and keep them for future  
reference  
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call  
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Opening times: Monday – Friday  
9am – 5pm  
 
About this microwave oven  
Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves similar to radio waves. While radio waves  
may vary in length from one metre to many kilometres, microwaves are very short (less than 12.5  
centimetres). Microwaves do not make any heat themselves but only cause water molecules in  
food to vibrate. This vibration produces the heat that cooks the food. This is why your food will  
come out of the microwave piping hot, when your utensils inside the oven stay much cooler. The  
microwaves do not stay in the air or in the food when you open the microwave oven door.  
The microwave oven will work using an ordinary household electrical socket. Inside the  
microwave oven is the magnetron, which turns the electrical energy into microwaves. Microwaves  
cannot go through metal, so the inside of the oven is lined with metal. The door is lined with a fine  
metal mesh which stops microwaves getting through. This means that when the microwave oven  
door is shut, there is no possibility that microwaves can be released. This is why the microwave  
oven has been made so that it will not work when the door is open.  
Before you use your microwave oven  
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Remove all the packaging. Do not remove the small piece of card from the right hand side  
of the cavity wall. This is called a wave-guide cover and allows the microwaves to pass  
through to cook the food.  
Check the oven after unpacking for any visual damage such as:  
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A misaligned door  
Damage to the door  
Dents or holes in the door window and screen  
Dents in the inside  
If you can see any damage do not use the oven  
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Safety instructions  
Warning: this oven must be positioned so that the plug is accessible and the plug socket is within  
easy reach of the power cord.  
Warning: only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have  
been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of  
improper use.  
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Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance, and the  
appliance and cable should be kept completely out of reach of young children.  
This appliance is not designed for use by children, or persons with reduced physical, sensory  
or mental capabilities, and should not be used by such persons unless they can do so safely.  
Where necessary, such persons (or anyone with lack of experience or knowledge) should  
first be given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person  
responsible for their safety.  
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Warning: it is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or  
repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to  
microwave energy.  
Warning: if the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been  
repaired by a competent person. The door seals are located around the window on the inside of  
the door. These seals are not airtight, although no microwaves can be released; it is normal for  
small amounts of air or steam to escape when the oven is in use.  
Warning: liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers, as they are liable to  
explode.  
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Do not operate the microwave if damaged or after it malfunctions. In the event the supply  
cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a qualified service engineer, with a suitably  
approved part.  
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Keep the microwave, cable and plug dry, never immerse in water.  
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the  
possibility of ignition  
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Only use the oven for preparing food. For example do not use for drying clothes, paper or  
any other non-food items, or for sterilising purposes.  
To avoid damaging the oven, do not use the oven when the cavity is empty. The oven may  
be empty (used as a timer) with the power set to zero – see page 8.  
Do not use the oven when it is empty. This could damage the oven.  
Do not store anything in the oven, such as papers, cookbooks and so on.  
Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken  
livers, ready meals and so on without piercing them several times with a fork.  
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens  
since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.  
Never cover the air vents or put any objects into the openings in the outer case.  
Never remove parts from the oven such as the feet, screws and so on.  
Only use utensils recommended in these instructions – see page 12.  
Do not try to deep-fry foods in this oven.  
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Heat from the contents of a container may be transmitted to the container itself, so please be  
careful when removing it from the oven. Please remember that the food or liquid inside will be  
releasing some steam or will be spitting. Never cover any container fully, always leave a gap  
for steam to escape.  
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Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. This is  
especially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil. You may  
need oven gloves to handle the utensil.  
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In order to avoid burns, the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or  
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption.  
Always test the temperature of cooked food, never eat or drink food or liquid straight from the  
oven, allow it to stand for a few minutes and stir to distribute the heat evenly.  
Microwave heating of beverages can result delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be  
taken when handling the container.  
Food containing a mixture of fat and water (for example, stock) should stand for 30 to 60  
seconds in the oven after it has been turned off. This is to allow the mixture to settle and to  
prevent it from bubbling when a spoon is placed in it, or a stock cube is added.  
When heating or cooking food or liquid, remember that there are certain foods (such as  
Christmas puddings, jam and mincemeat), which heat up very quickly.  
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When heating or cooking foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar, do not use plastic containers.  
Always have the glass tray and turntable support in place when using the oven.  
Do not cook food directly on the glass tray. Put food on a suitable plate or in a bowl before  
putting it in the oven.  
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
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Do not overcook food  
Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it  
Remove wire twist-ties from bags before putting the bag in the oven  
If materials inside the oven catch fire, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off at the wall  
switch, or shut the power off at the fuse or circuit-breaker panel  
FOOD SAFETY  
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Do not cook raw meat or raw shellfish in a microwave, due to the possibility for uneven  
heating.  
Do not use the microwave oven for home canning or bottling. Improperly canned or bottle  
foods may spoil and be dangerous to eat.  
Follow cooking instructions on food packaging and always check the temperature of food  
before serving.  
Microwave oven installation  
Warning: do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing appliance. This will damage  
the oven. The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam.  
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This microwave oven weighs approximately 12kg so you must put it on a horizontal surface  
that is strong enough to support this weight.  
This microwave is designed to be free standing and is not intended to be used ‘built in’ or in a  
cabinet.  
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Do not put anything on the top of the microwave oven.  
Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.  
1. Select a level surface that provides  
enough space for the outlet vents.  
2. A minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5cm)  
is required between the oven and any  
adjacent walls. One side must be open.  
Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches  
(30cm) above the oven.  
3. Place the oven as far away from radios  
and TV's as possible. Using the oven  
may cause interference with the  
reception.  
4. Plug the oven into a suitable 13amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is the same as  
on the rating label (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors).  
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Feature diagram  
1 Door safety lock system  
2 Oven window  
3 Turntable support  
4 Control panel  
5 Wave guide cover (do not remove)  
6 Glass tray  
7 Grill Heater  
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Mental Rack  
Connection to the mains supply  
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED  
This appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of AC230-240V ~ 50HZ. Check  
that the voltage marked on the product corresponds with your supply voltage. This product is  
fitted with a 13A plug complying with BS1363.  
If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be replaced, please note  
the following:  
Important: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
GREEN/YELLOW-EARTH  
BLUE-NEUTRAL  
BROWN-LIVE  
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Control panel  
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MENU ACTION SCREEN  
Cooking time, power, action indicators, and  
clock time are displayed.  
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POWER LEVEL  
Press this button a number of times to set  
microwave cooking power level.  
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GRILL/COMBI.  
Press to set grill cooking program or one of  
two combination cooking grogram.  
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WEIGHT DEFROST  
Press to set defrost program based on the  
weight entered.  
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CLOCK/PRESET  
In the oven standby mode, press this button  
to set the oven clock in 12-hour cycle or in  
24-hour cycle.  
After entering a cooking program, press the  
button to set the preset function, which can  
start the cooking program at an appointed  
time automatically.  
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PAUSE/CANCEL  
Press to cancel setting or reset the oven  
before setting a cooking program.  
Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or  
twice to cancel cooking altogether.  
It is also used for setting child lock.  
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MENU/TIME/WEIGHT(DIAL)  
Turn the dial to input time.  
Rotate to select the cooking menu.  
Rotate to enter weight or amount of food.  
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START/QUICK START(THE DIAL)  
Press once to start a cooking program.  
Press repeatedly to set quick start function.  
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Operating instructions  
Connect the main plug into a suitable 13amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is the same  
as on the rating label (do not use extension cables or mains adaptors).  
Each time a button is pressed, a beep will sound to acknowledge the press.  
After a cooking program finish, the system will sound beeps with END on display. And the beeps  
will continue to sound every two minutes automatically until the door is opened or  
PAUSE/CANCEL button is pressed, the system return to standby mode.  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
With the oven ready for input, press the CLOCK/PRESET button once or twice to set the digital  
clock in 12 or 24 hours cycle.  
For example: If you want to set the oven clock time to 8:30.  
1. Press CLOCK/PRESET button once or twice.  
2. Turn MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial to indicate 8:00. And the LED displays “800”and “ ”  
“ 00”flash.  
3. Press CLOCK/PRESET button once.  
4. Turn MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial to indicate the minute digits until the screen shows 8:  
30 and “ ”.  
5. Press CLOCK/PRESET button once to confirm the setting.  
NOTE: You can press the CLOCK/PRESET button once to check clock time during cooking.  
MICROWAVE COOKING  
To cook with microwave power alone, press the POWER LEVEL button a number of times to  
select a cooking power level, and then use the MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial to set a desired  
cooking time. The longest cooking time is 95 minutes.  
Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL button:  
Press POWER Cooking  
LEVEL button power  
Display  
Once  
Twice  
3 times  
4 times  
5 times  
100%  
80%  
60%  
40%  
20%  
“1S”” ” ”100", “%”  
“1S”” ” “100", “%”  
“1S”” ” “100", “%”  
“1S”” ” “100", “%”  
“1S”” ” “100", “%”  
For example, suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 60% of microwave power.  
1. Press POWER LEVEL button repeatedly to select power level.  
2. Turn MENU/TIME/WEIGHT to show 5:00.  
3. Press START/QUICK START button.  
Note: During cooking, you can check the present cooking power by pressing POWER LEVEL  
button.  
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QUICK START  
This feature allows you to start the oven quickly at full power.  
In standby mode, press the START/QUICK START button a number of times to set the  
cooking time, the oven starts work at full power level immediately.,and the LED displays  
1S、  
.You can extend the cooking time when cooking is in progress by pressing  
START/QUICK START (each press for 30 seconds, and up to 10 minutes.)  
Grill Cooking  
For example: suppose you want to grill food for 25 minutes.  
Steps:  
1. Press GRILL/COMBI.once,the LED displays “1S”” ” and” 0”  
2. Rotate MENU/TIME/WEIGHT to enter 25:00.  
3. Press START/QUICK START once.  
Note: The longest cooking time is 95 minutes.  
Combination Cooking  
COMBINATION 1  
30% time for microwave cooking, 70% time for grill cooking. Use for fish or au gratin.  
For example: Suppose you want to set the oven to cook with COMBINATION 1 for 12  
minutes.  
Steps:  
1. Press GRILL/COMBI. twice, the LED displays ”1S”” ””Co-1”  
2. Rotate MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial to enter 12:00.  
3. Press START/QUICK START.  
COMBINATION 2  
55% time for microwave cooking, 45% time for grill cooking. Use for pudding omelets, baked  
potatoes, and poultry.  
For example: Suppose you want to set the oven to cook with COMBINATION 2 for 25  
minutes.  
Steps:  
1. Press GRILL/COMBI. for 3 times. the LED displays ”1S”” ””Co-2”  
2. Rotate MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial to enter 25:00.  
3. Press START/QUICK START once.  
Note: The longest cooking time is 95 minutes.  
WEIGHT DEFROST  
Weight Defrost allows the oven to defrost food weighs from 100g to 1800g. The time and the  
defrosting power are adjusted automatically once the weight is programmed.  
FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to defrost 600g of shrimp.  
1. Place the shrimp to be defrosted into the oven.  
2. Press WEIGHT DEFROST button once. and LED displays will show “ 100g”, “1S” and”  
3. Rotate the MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial to select food weight.  
4. Press START/QUICK START button.  
Note: After 2/3 defrosting time the system will pause and signal to remind you to turn over the  
food, after that, press START/QUICK START to resume.  
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Preset Function  
Preset function allows the oven to start up in a later time. Suppose now the clock running at  
11:10 and you want the oven to start cooking at 11:30.  
1. Input a cooking program.  
2. Press CLOCK/PRESET button once.  
3. Rotate MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial to set hour digit 11.  
4. Press CLOCK/PRESET button once.  
5. Rotate MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial to set minute digit 30.  
6. Press START/QUICK START to confirm. the LED displays 11:30 and “ ”  
Note:  
Make sure that the present clock time is correct and the food is placed into the oven in  
advance before any cooking starts.  
When the feature is set, you can check the preset time by pressing CLOCK/PRESET once,  
the preset time will be displayed for 3 seconds; to cancel the preset function, press  
PAUSE/CANCEL pad when the preset time is displayed.  
MULTI -STAGE COOKING  
Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences.  
For example: Suppose you want to set the following cooking program.  
Microwave cooking  
Grill cooking  
Combination 1  
1. Input a microwave cooking program.  
2. Input a grill cooking program.  
3. Input a combination 1 cooking program.  
4. Press START/QUICK START button.  
Note:  
Weight Defrost and Auto Cook can not be set in multi-stage cooking program.  
The respective light 1S, 2S, and 3S will turn on to indicate which stage the oven is operating  
in.  
AUTO COOK  
For food or the following cooking mode, it is not necessary to program the duration and the  
cooking power. It is sufficient to indicate the type of food that you wish to cook as well as the  
weight of this food.  
You may need to turn food over at the middle of cooking time to obtain uniform cooking.  
Steps:  
1. In standby mode, rotate MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial anti-clockwise to select desired food  
code.  
2. Press START/QUICK START button to confirm.  
3. Rotate MENU/TIME/WEIGHT dial to select food weight or number of servings.  
4. Press START/QUICK START button.  
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Auto Cook Menu  
Food/cooking mode  
Popcorn (99g,  
default)  
Code  
A01  
1. The result of auto cook depends on factors such as  
fluctuation of voltage, the shape and size of food,  
your personal preference as to the doneness of  
certain foods and even how well you happen to  
place food in the oven. If you find the result at any  
rate not quite satisfactory, please adjust the cooking  
time a little bit accordingly.  
A02 Coffee (200ml/cup)  
A03 Fresh Vegetable(g)  
A04 Potato (230g/share)  
A05 Pizza (g)  
2. For Spaghetti add boiling water before cooking.  
A06 Reheat (g)  
A07 Grill Chicken(g)  
3. For grill chicken and grill steaks, during cooking  
process, the oven will pause and signal to remind  
you to turn food over, after that, close door and  
press START/QUICK START to resume.  
A08 Grill Steaks (g)  
CHILD SAFETY LOCK  
Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by little children. The Child Lock indicator  
will show up on display screen, and the oven can not be operated while the Child Lock is set.  
To set the Child Lock: In standby mode, press and hold the PAUSE/CANCEL button for 3  
seconds, a beep sounds and lock indicator”  
PAUSE/CANCEL) are disabled.  
“lights, now all buttons (except  
To cancel the Child Lock: Press and hold the PAUSE/CANCEL button for 3 seconds until lock  
indicator” “l on display goes off.  
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Cleaning and Care  
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition, could lead to deterioration of the surface that  
could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous condition. The  
oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.  
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Before you clean the microwave oven, turn it off and unplug it.  
Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food or liquids stick to the oven walls, wipe  
witha damp cloth. We recommend that you do not use harsh detergent or abrasives.  
On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover. Microwaves are passed  
through this cover to enable your food to cook. It is important that the wave guide cover  
is kept clean at all times. To do this wipe with mild detergents and water, then dry. Do  
not remove the waveguide cover.  
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You should clean the outside of the oven with a damp cloth and polish dry with a soft dry  
cloth. Do not allow water to seep into the ventilation openings.  
Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently  
with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use an abrasive cleaner.  
Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use  
detergents, abrasives or spray-on cleaners on the control panel.  
If steam builds up inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth.  
This may happen when the microwave oven is used in humid conditions.  
If the inside of the oven smells, put a cup of water with the juice and the skin of one  
lemon in a deep microwave bowl. Microwave it for three minutes, wipe the cavity walls  
thoroughly and then dry with a soft cloth.  
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Regularly clean the turntable support and oven floor. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the  
oven with mild detergents and water, and then dry. You can wash the turntable support in  
soapy water. Check that it is correctly fitted after cleaning.  
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Regularly remove the glass tray to clean it, and wash in warm soapy water.  
Do not remove the waveguide cover on the inside wall of the cavity.  
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Problem solving  
The microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or similar equipment. If it does,  
you can get rid of the interference by moving the radio, TV or equipment as far away from your  
microwave oven as possible.  
If the oven doesn’t work, if the display does not appear or if the display has disappeared  
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Make sure the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the socket, wait  
10 seconds and plug it in again securely.  
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Check the premises for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem  
to be working properly, test the socket with another appliance.  
If the microwave power will not work  
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Make sure the door is securely closed. Otherwise, the microwave energy will not flow into  
the oven.  
Important utensil information  
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Use only cookware that is approved to be used in a microwave oven.  
Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.  
Do not use anything with a metal trim.  
Do not use paper covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags.  
Do not use melamine dishes as they contain a material, which will absorb microwave  
energy. This may cause the dishes to crack or burn, and will slow down the cooking speed.  
Do not cook using a container with a restricted opening, such as bottles, as they may  
explode.  
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Do not heat baby bottles with the teat left on and remove the teat if replacing the bottle  
back into the oven.  
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Only use thermometers that are approved for microwave ovens.  
Do not use the microwave oven for heating utensils.  
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Please use this page for your notes and recipes  
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Non-rewireable mains plug  
If your appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable plug fitted to the mains lead you will find that  
it incorporates a fuse, the value of which is indicated either on the base of the plug or on the  
fuse carrier. Should the fuse need replacing, you must use an ASTA approved fuse  
(conforming to BS1362) of the same rating. If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used  
until a replacement is obtained from an electrical supplier. If you need to remove the plug, cut it  
from the mains lead and dispose of it. Never attempt to re-use this plug or insert it into a socket  
outlet, as there is a very great risk of an electric shock.  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
Rated voltage:  
230-240V~50Hz,  
2,450MHz  
1200W  
Operating frequency:  
Microwave input:  
Power output:  
800W  
1000W (Grill)  
262mm x 395mm x 452mm  
Outside Dimensions:  
Oven capacity dimensions 210mm x 329mm x 315mm  
Oven Capacity:  
Weight:  
20 Litres  
Approx. 12.5kg  
 
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Opening times:  
Monday – Friday  
9am until 5pm  
Revision 1  
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